Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

Jiangnan Shi, 23yoa, of the 1000 block of Fairwinds Ct, Salisbury, MD was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment. Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. On arrival officers learned that Shi had become involved in an argument with his spouse. During the course of the argument, Shi struck his pregnant spouse with a suitcase causing injuries to her eye, chin, and nose. The spouse was transported to PRMC-ER. Shi was transported and released to the custody of Central Booking. 200900005983

Rodrigue Y. Assogba-Oke, 22yoa, of the 900 block of Hanover St, Salisbury, MD was served with a criminal summons. The summons was obtained by a Salisbury Police Animal Control Officer charging Assogba-Oke with Mutilate Animal and three counts of Animal Cruelty. An investigation was started by the Animal Control Officer when a complaint was received that the defendant had caused injury to his dog, “Champ.” The defendant allegedly threw the dog to the ground in anger causing the dog to receive two broken ribs. It was learned that the defendant did not take the dog to a veterinarian as well. Assogba-Oke was released upon signing for the Summons.
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Rodney Vernell Johnson, 21yoa, of the 27000 block of Edgewood Circle, Salisbury, MD was arrested for 2nd degree Assault and Theft less than $100. Officers responded to the area of Prince St and Webster St after a report that employees of Super Giant were chasing a shoplifter on foot. Officers were able to locate Johnson and place him under arrest for theft of beer and snacks. In addition, when Johnson was attempting to leave Super Giant without paying for the items, Johnson was approached by an employee. Johnson pushed the employee backwards before fleeing from the store. Johnson was released to the custody of Central Booking. 200900005859

Everett Lamont Tull, Jr 34yoa, of 800 block of Brown St, Salisbury,MD was arrested for Distribution of Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 2nd degree Assault, and Resisting Arrest. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding in the area of U.S. Rt 50 and Civic Ave. During the traffic stop, Tull who was a front seat passenger began to act in a suspicious manner. A K-9 was requested from the Sheriff’s Office. On arrival of the K-9, a scan of the vehicle was conducted and positive alert was indicated by the K-9. Upon seeing the positive alert, Tull fled from the area on foot and was apprehended after a brief foot chase. After being placed under arrest, a quantity of suspected cocaine and a large amount of currency were found on Tull’s person to indicate distribution. Tull was released to the custody of Central Booking. 200900005611